Shea trees are grown widely in semi-arid parts of Africa for their fruit and seeds. From Senegal in the west to Uganda in the east, they are found in agro-forestry systems called parklands—landscapes ...

As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.

AGAGO, Uganda, June 14 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Sitting on an anthill in northern Uganda, local clan leader Justine Tooyero watched wistfully over the few shea trees visible in the distance, ...

The northern part of the country – Upper East, Upper West, Northern, North East and Savannah Regions – is reeling from the impact of climate change, which is threatening the existence of shea trees.

Fruit production of shea is limited by lack of pollination and this limitation is greater at sites with less tree and shrub diversity. Author provided Shea trees are grown widely in semi-arid parts of ...

AGAGO, Uganda, June 14 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - S itting on an anthill in northeast Uganda, local clan leader Justine Tooyero watched wistfully over the few shea trees visible in the distance, ...